Seward High School

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Seward High School ranks 64 th of 215 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Seward High School is a public high school serving 501 students in grades 9-12 in Seward, Nebraska, which is part of the highly-ranked Seward Public Schools district. This school consistently performs above the state average in ACT proficiency, with 44.83% of students proficient or better in ACT Mathematics compared to the state average of 26.23%. However, Seward High School has a relatively homogeneous student population, with over 92% of students identifying as White, which is higher than the racial diversity seen in many nearby schools.

Seward High School also stands out for its lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (18.76%) compared to schools like Dorchester High School (43.96%) and Northwest High School (51.5%). Additionally, Seward High School has higher per-student spending of $17,889, which is more than schools like Malcolm Junior/Senior High School ($14,123) and Secondary School At Raymond ($17,486).

While Seward High School has maintained a strong academic performance, ranking in the top 30-70 high schools in Nebraska over the past decade, it has seen a slight decline in its statewide ranking from 37th in 2021-2022 to 64th in 2022-2023. This could indicate potential challenges or areas for improvement that the school may need to address to continue its success. Overall, Seward High School is a high-performing public school with impressive academic outcomes and a unique student demographic compared to nearby schools.

Detail:

Public 9-12

532 Northern Heights
Seward, NE 68434-2541

(402) 643-2988

District: Seward Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
64^th of 215 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,889

Feeder schools for Seward High School:

Elementary:	Seward Elementary School
Middle:	Seward Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 501

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.2%

Hispanic:

4.4%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Seward High School ranks better than 70.2% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.75. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Seward High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.2%), Hispanic (4.4%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Seward High School is 12.9. (See more...)

Compare Seward High School employs 38.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Seward High School is $17,889.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Seward High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Seward High School 64^th of 215 Nebraska public high schools. (See Seward High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Seward Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Seward Public Schools 18^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Seward High School

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Rank History for all students at Seward High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	49.28	154^th	249	38.2%
2007	55.13	121^st	247	51.0%
2008	53.54	142^nd	252	43.7%
2009	67.57	73^rd	251	70.9%
2010	72.83	41^st	249	83.5%
2011	81.63	27^th	252	89.3%
2012	67.44	67^th	245	72.7%
2013	73.78	48^th	247	80.6%
2014	58.40	111^th	247	55.1%
2015	65.10	70^th	242	71.1%
2016	70.05	64^th	246	74.0%
2017	55.73	103^rd	219	53.0%
2018	76.91	44^th	219	79.9%
2019	78.03	39^th	217	82.0%
2021	71.16	55^th	209	73.7%
2022	76.80	37^th	202	81.7%
2023	68.75	64^th	215	70.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Seward High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	59.60	26^th	79	67.1%
2019	61.70	25^th	82	69.5%
2021	32.45	56^th	83	32.5%
2022	54.25	26^th	74	64.9%
2023	63.44	27^th	89	69.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Seward High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	46.73	77^th	144	46.5%
2019	75.94	27^th	142	81.0%
2021	71.86	31^st	138	77.5%
2022	72.32	29^th	132	78.0%
2023	61.05	54^th	136	60.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Seward High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	86.81	18^th	138	87.0%
2019	74.11	36^th	140	74.3%
2021	61.19	47^th	130	63.8%
2022	69.37	38^th	135	71.9%
2023	69.64	45^th	135	66.7%

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Rank History for White students at Seward High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	71.57	49^th	205	76.1%
2019	71.54	48^th	207	76.8%
2021	62.55	68^th	200	66.0%
2022	65.46	62^nd	196	68.4%
2023	62.59	74^th	206	64.1%

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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Seward High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	339	2	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	345
1989	345	2	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	351
1990	328	1	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	334
1991	307	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	310
1992	446	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	450
1993	459	3	3	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	468
1994	485	1	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	490
1995	547	1	5	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	560
1996	547	1	5	4	3	n/a	n/a	0	560
1997	580	0	4	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	592
1998	605	1	3	2	2	n/a	n/a	0	613
1999	558	1	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	564
2000	569	1	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	576
2001	552	0	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	0	557
2002	522	4	2	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	538
2003	522	4	2	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	538
2004	475	5	3	7	4	n/a	n/a	0	494
2005	495	4	3	6	5	n/a	n/a	0	513
2006	457	5	9	9	5	n/a	n/a	0	485
2007	487	4	11	6	6	n/a	n/a	0	514
2008	471	2	10	6	6	n/a	n/a	0	495
2009	461	3	11	10	6	n/a	n/a	0	491
2010	465	6	7	13	4	n/a	n/a	0	495
2011	465	2	1	13	4	1	12	0	498
2012	463	3	0	16	2	0	12	0	496
2013	468	1	1	20	0	0	12	0	502
2014	461	0	2	21	0	2	9	0	495
2015	476	3	2	22	0	1	7	0	511
2016	443	4	1	22	1	1	11	0	483
2017	461	6	1	19	2	1	10	0	500
2018	468	5	0	19	2	0	10	0	504
2019	486	5	1	18	3	0	10	0	523
2020	510	4	3	20	4	0	7	0	548
2021	488	6	3	19	2	0	9	0	527
2022	482	4	3	23	2	0	9	0	523
2023	462	3	2	22	1	0	11	0	501

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Seward High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	345	26.0	13.2	11.3
1989	351	26.2	13.3	9.4
1990	334	26.6	12.5	10.2
1991	310	25.1	12.3	13.2
1992	450	30.8	14.6	13.1
1993	468	33.7	13.9	13
1994	490	33.2	14.8	13.3
1995	560	38.4	14.6	7.9
1996	560	38.4	14.6	7.9
1997	592	39.9	14.8	9
1998	613	39.9	15.4	9
1999	564	43.0	13.1	12.6
2000	576	40.8	14.1	11.8
2001	557	42.4	13.1	14.2
2002	538	37.6	14.3	15.1
2003	538	37.6	14.3	15.1
2004	494	36.5	13.5	13.2
2005	513	31.9	16.1	14.2
2006	485	32.9	14.7	19
2007	514	33.9	15.2	17.9
2008	495	35.5	13.9	14.1
2009	491	36.5	13.5	16.9
2010	495	37.8	13.0	18.2
2011	498	38.9	12.7	15.9
2012	496	37.4	13.2	16.7
2013	502	37.6	13.3	18.1
2014	495	37.7	13.1	18.8
2015	511	38.0	13.4	21.5
2016	483	40.0	12.0	20.1
2017	500	39.4	12.6	23
2018	504	38.9	12.9	19.8
2019	523	39.0	13.3	21.2
2020	548	39.0	14.0	23.2
2021	527	39.0	13.4	23.3
2022	523	39.0	13.3	14.9
2023	501	38.6	12.9	18.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Seward High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	345	26.0	13.2	11.3
1989	351	26.2	13.3	9.4
1990	334	26.6	12.5	10.2
1991	310	25.1	12.3	13.2
1992	450	30.8	14.6	13.1
1993	468	33.7	13.9	13
1994	490	33.2	14.8	13.3
1995	560	38.4	14.6	7.9
1996	560	38.4	14.6	7.9
1997	592	39.9	14.8	9
1998	613	39.9	15.4	9
1999	564	43.0	13.1	12.6
2000	576	40.8	14.1	11.8
2001	557	42.4	13.1	14.2
2002	538	37.6	14.3	15.1
2003	538	37.6	14.3	15.1
2004	494	36.5	13.5	13.2
2005	513	31.9	16.1	14.2
2006	485	32.9	14.7	19
2007	514	33.9	15.2	17.9
2008	495	35.5	13.9	14.1
2009	491	36.5	13.5	16.9
2010	495	37.8	13.0	18.2
2011	498	38.9	12.7	15.9
2012	496	37.4	13.2	16.7
2013	502	37.6	13.3	18.1
2014	495	37.7	13.1	18.8
2015	511	38.0	13.4	21.5
2016	483	40.0	12.0	20.1
2017	500	39.4	12.6	23
2018	504	38.9	12.9	19.8
2019	523	39.0	13.3	21.2
2020	548	39.0	14.0	23.2
2021	527	39.0	13.4	23.3
2022	523	39.0	13.3	14.9
2023	501	38.6	12.9	18.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Seward High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$51 (0.3%)	$13,511 (86.8%)	$15,567
2020	$122 (0.8%)	$13,170 (86.5%)	$15,222
2021	$410 (2.6%)	$13,229 (84.3%)	$15,686
2022	$262 (1.6%)	$13,679 (84.7%)	$16,142
2023	$161 (0.9%)	$14,455 (80.8%)	$17,889

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Seward High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 39^th of 217 High schools	Ranks 64^th of 215 High schools	11.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts (Seward High School)	49.3	39.7	9.6%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Seward Public Schools)	49.3	39.7	9.6%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.4	4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Seward High School)	48.5	44.8	3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Seward Public Schools)	48.5	44.8	3.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	30.9	26.2	4.6%
11th Grade Science (Seward High School)	39.6	34.5	5.1%
11th Grade Science (Seward Public Schools)	39.6	34.5	5.1%
11th Grade Science (Nebraska)	26.4	25.3	1.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	523	501	4.2%
African American	5	3	40%
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	18	22	22.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	486	462	4.9%
Two or More Races	10	11	10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.2%	18.8%	2.5%

Schools Near Seward High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2023)		NSCAS Mathematics (2023)		NSCAS Science (2023)	ACT English Language Arts (2023)	ACT Mathematics (2023)	ACT Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NSCAS Science 8th Grade	ACT English Language Arts 11th Grade	ACT Mathematics 11th Grade	ACT Science 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Seward High School	Public	9-12	532 Northern Heights	Seward	68434	Seward County	Seward Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 643-2988	501	39	12.9	18.8%	462 (92.2%)	3 (0.6%)	22 (4.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.2%)	68.8	64^th of 215 public high schools	70.2%		76.8	37^th of 202 public high schools	81.7%	27						39.7	44.8	34.5	$17,889	$161	$14,455
Milford High School	Public	7-12	301 G Street	Milford	68405	Seward County	Milford Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 761-2525	358	30	11.9	23.2%	326 (91.1%)	4 (1.1%)	19 (5.3%)	4 (1.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	86.5	23^rd of 215 public high schools	89.3%		51.3	101^st of 202 public high schools	50.0%	78	65.0	75.0	85.0	71.0	76.0	56.0	48.0	40.0	$19,416	$409	$15,075
Malcolm Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	10002 N W 112th St	Malcolm	68402	Lancaster County	Malcolm Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 796-2151	308	22	14.3	14.9%	291 (94.5%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	81	33^rd of 215 public high schools	84.7%		72.7	44^th of 202 public high schools	78.2%	11	78.0	81.0	83.0	76.0	85.0	53.9	38.5	42.3	$14,123	$350	$11,831
Centennial Junior-Senior High School	Public	9-12	1301 Centennial	Utica	68456	Seward County	Centennial Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 534-2321	148	0	9.3	31.1%	139 (93.9%)	4 (2.7%)	5 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45.4	114^th of 215 public high schools	47.0%		30.9	141^st of 202 public high schools	30.2%	27						30.0	37.5	25.0	$26,916	$539	$22,409
Northwest High School	Public	9-12	4901 West Holdrege Street	Lincoln	68524	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(402) 436-1314	499	41	12.2	51.5%	298 (59.7%)	41 (8.2%)	96 (19.2%)	7 (1.4%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (10.4%)	6.7	207^th of 215 public high schools	3.7%					(n/a)						12.0	9.0	12.0	$23,156	$1,143	$16,161
High School At Brainard	Public	7-12	212 S Madison	Brainard	68626	Butler County	East Butler Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 545-2081	129	17	7.4	16.3%	126 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	76.4	38^th of 215 public high schools	82.3%		19.3	170^th of 202 public high schools	15.8%	132			85.0			44.4	44.4	38.9	$27,586	$596	$24,638
Dorchester High School	Public	7-12	506 W 9th	Dorchester	68343	Saline County	Dorchester Public School	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 946-2781	91	10	8.6	44.0%	54 (59.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (36.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.4%)	19.3	180^th of 215 public high schools	16.3%					(n/a)	54.0	44.0			56.0	33.3	12.5	12.5	$21,461	$766	$18,285
Secondary School At Raymond	Public	7-12	1800 W Agnew Rd	Raymond	68428	Lancaster County	Raymond Central Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 785-2685	361	28	13.0	19.9%	329 (91.1%)	7 (1.9%)	6 (1.7%)	4 (1.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.6%)	29.9	150^th of 215 public high schools	30.2%		54.8	90^th of 202 public high schools	55.4%	60	38.0	54.0	57.0	62.0	67.0	19.1	33.3	19.1	$17,486	$122	$14,538

Frequently Asked Questions about Seward High School

What district is Seward High School in?

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What is the racial makeup of Seward High School?

Students at Seward High School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend Seward High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 501 students attended Seward High School.

What schools feed into Seward High School?

Seward High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Seward Elementary School
Middle : Seward Middle School

Is Seward High School a good school?

Seward High School ranks 64^th of 215 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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